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An unhappy newlywed Lina battles with her mother-in-law, Katherine, who is also her adoptive mother while caring for her ill husband (her former stepbrother).
In Netflix's new mystery thriller Locked In, nothing is what it seems. Its broken family dynamic, toxic romances and deteriorating setting all create this world where luxury and familial warmth go belly-up. Even its plot packs a few intriguing turns that keep you guessing.
However, Locked In is perfectly unremarkable and feels immediately disposable (like many other Netflix films). The movie doesn't seem to have a broader vision that goes beyond being a standard domestic thriller – and the film is ultimately just that. There are hints of interesting and creative storytelling, which are brought down by a sense of filmmaking inhibition.
Locked In is the feature-length debut of Nour Wazzi, who has mostly done work in TV. The film has a small main cast consisting of four essential characters. The sharp focus on the group of actors occasionally gives the film a play-like quality, which is strengthened by its reserved approach to using sets.
